Confused by bee genetics? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the essentials of honey bee genetics and explains why working with your local, native bees is the smartest path to sustainable…
From his first hive at fifteen to his role as Science Director of the International Bee Research Association, Norman Carreck has devoted his life to honey bees. A respected researcher,…
Professor Grace McCormack, Head of the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway, is one of Ireland’s leading voices in honey bee genetics and conservation. Her research reveals…
Dr. Dorian Pritchard - geneticist, author, and former SICAMM president - has spent over 40 years conserving and breeding near-native Apis mellifera mellifera. His work combines scientific rigour with practical…
Selwyn Runnett, a leading voice in sustainable beekeeping and conservation of the native dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera), is the keynote speaker at our upcoming event. Based in rural Wales,…
The On-The-Spot (OTS) method offers a simple, graft-free way to rear queens - adapted here for British conditions. This sustainable approach empowers beekeepers to raise locally adapted, disease-resistant queens that…
Bee bread, also known as perga, is nature’s fermented masterpiece - a mix of pollen, honey, and enzymes transformed by bees into a powerhouse of nutrition. Rich in proteins, fatty…
Professor Mairi Knight, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Plymouth, explores the genetic and ecological forces that shape life on Earth. Her pioneering research bridges molecular science and…
The native dark honeybee, Apis mellifera mellifera, once thrived across Britain - but decades of imports have blurred its genetic identity. Now, PhD researcher Victoria Buswell at the University of…
Dr Victoria G. Buswell is an ecological bioinformatician whose pioneering research explores the genomic identity of the dark European honey bee (Apis mellifera mellifera). Using high-performance computing and molecular data,…
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